Asian Christian Art Association

The Bali Christian Art Association (BCAA) was founded in Denpasar, Bali - Indonesia, on January 19, 2003 with mission: to manifest their faith through works of art; to deepen biblical understanding by interpreting scripture through artistic means; to develop a contextual expression of the Gospel. As an organization they hope to enhance the clarity of Christian expression through artistic means and to empower artists to share the Gospel with ... More...

28-30 October 2008 Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola School of Theology, Quezon CityThe Asian Christian Art Association (ACAA) sponsored conference entitled “Art, Theology and Imagination”, held at the Loyola School of Theology left artists and theologians like with insights and reflections.  ACAA, together with Tutok: Karapatan, an group of artists advocating human rights, and the Loyola School of Theology, devised the conference as an opportunity for artists and theologians to have a dialogue and in effect create discussions and disturbances from both parties. The conference aims to construct an understanding of both parties on how each can help in honing their craft. It is well known that the world of art is vastly populated by religious images, made strange by the artist’s imagination: depositions, pieta, Madonna and child, Christ Ascending, even narratives from the Bible survive the artist’s rendition of... More...